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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.20, 1,383.56 and 374.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.20, 1,383.56 and 374.88 is: 561.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.20 : 1,383.56 = 374.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.20/1,383.56 = 374.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.20x = 1,383.56 × 374.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.20x = 518,668.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,668.97/923.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.82

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